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It’s Not the Circumstances, It’s Us

I recently read a great quote from Ben Franklin that I hadn’t seen before. He said, “Joy doesn’t exist in the world, it exists in us.” While the quote was new to me, the concept...

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It's About Sacrifice, Not Luck

It's About Sacrifice, Not Luck

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Bailing Yourself Out

Bailing Yourself Out

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The Inexpensive Birthday Bash

The Inexpensive Birthday Bash

When it comes to kids' birthdays, it is possible to plan a...

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Banking on a Bust

Banking on a Bust

Resale shops are all the rage among frugal consumers.

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More Than a Buck

More Than a Buck

Inflation and hard economic conditions have forced the nations...

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Parents Have Homework, Too

Parents Have Homework, Too

If you think you can just drop the kids off at school and...

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Powdered Milk, Anyone?

Powdered Milk, Anyone?

It sounds bleh, but frugal people swear by it. Can't bring...

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